25 March,2026 07:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a strong warning to property owners across Mumbai, stating that strict penal action - including immediate attachment and seizure of properties - will be initiated against those who fail to clear pending property tax dues before the March 31, 2026 deadline.
The civic body has stepped up its recovery efforts in the final days of the financial year, urging taxpayers to comply and avoid enforcement action. Officials have been instructed to make concerted efforts to achieve the set tax collection targets within the stipulated timeframe.
Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr Ashwini Joshi emphasised that the administration will adopt a zero-tolerance approach toward tax defaulters. She directed officials to take immediate steps against properties with outstanding dues, including attachment and seizure, if payments are not made before the deadline.
She further clarified that the action will apply not only to those with long-pending arrears but also to property owners who have not paid their taxes for the current financial year (2025-26). The BMC has made it clear that there will be no relaxation or extension beyond March 31, and defaulters may face legal and administrative consequences.
During a review meeting held at the BMC headquarters on March 25, officials assessed the progress of property tax collection across all administrative wards. As of March 24, 2026, the civic body has collected Rs 6,449 crore, which amounts to 87.86 per cent of the total target set for the financial year.
The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner (Assessment and Collection) Dr. Gajanan Bellale, along with Deputy Assessors and Collectors from various zones and Assistant Assessors and Collectors from all wards. Ward-wise performance and outstanding dues were reviewed in detail, with a focus on accelerating collections in areas with lower compliance.
To ensure that property owners have sufficient time and access to clear their dues, the BMC has extended the working hours of its Citizen Facilitation Centres (CFCs). These centres will remain operational even on public holidays and weekly offs in the run-up to the deadline.
According to officials, the centres will function on March 26, 28, and 29 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and on March 30 and 31 from 8:00 AM until 12:00 midnight. This extended schedule is aimed at accommodating working individuals and those who may not be able to visit during regular office hours.
Dr Ashwini Joshi reiterated that the March 31 deadline is final and urged all property owners to settle their dues at the earliest. She stressed that timely payment will not only help citizens avoid penalties but also contribute to the civic body's ability to fund essential infrastructure and public services.
The BMC has appealed to residents to act responsibly and ensure compliance, warning that enforcement action against defaulters will begin immediately after the deadline lapses.
